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Knitting

2007-11-08T15:51:00Z

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dombobo
'''Knitting''' uses a pair of needles to transform a long ball of thread into a tightly-looped [[fabric]] that is flexible and warm.

Knitting probably originated in the [[Egypt|Egyptian]] region (maybe around the 11th or 12th century) and slowly began to spread across Europe in around the [[14th century]]. It took a lot longer to reach more distant places like [[England]] and [[Scandinavia]].

== Knitting-like techniques ==

[[Naalbinding]] could easily be mistaken for knitting if you've never done it - the technique actually uses a needle and short lengths of thread to create the thickly looped fabric. http://www.stringpage.com/old/basicnaal.html

[[Sprang]] creates a stretchy netting like texture, which in some circumstaces and weaving patterns could be mistaken for knitting.

Many old books will label naalbinding as knitting, so be very cautious using old books to prove early use of knitting.

== Using knitting ==

You can knit a variety of winter garments for the [[SCA]], such as [[scoggers]] and [[socks]].

For the less authenticity inclined, knitting can be used in substitute for naalbinding for early period [[persona]]s (eg socks, shoe liners, and mittens for [[Viking]]s, hose, stockings and gloves for 12th C Germans).

By the [[16th Century]] items such as knitted stockings have been found, for example [[Queen Elizabeth]] famously owned a pair of knitted stockings.

==External Links==
*[http://sca.livingpast.com/knit.html A Preliminary Survey of 16th Century English Literary References to Knitting]
*[http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=266 Atlantian A&S Links: Knitting]
*[http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/jennifer/Monmouth.htm Making a monmouth cap] - a 16th Century English knitted cap
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Period vegetables

2007-11-08T15:43:50Z

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erzelcolinoc
==Greens ([[Wortes]])==
[[cabbage]], [[cauliflower]], [[broccoli]], [[chicory]], [[endive]], [[borage]], [[radicchio]], [[spinach]], [[sorrel]], [[watercress]], [[lamb's lettuce]], [[dandelion]], [[nettle]]s, [[rocket]], [[mustard greens]], [[turnip greens]], [[beet greens]], [[celery]].

==Roots==
[[turnips]], [[salsify]], [[radish]], [[celery root]], [[carrot]]s, [[parsnip]]s, skyrwates/skirrits ([[water parsnip]]), [[scallion]]s, [[onion]]s, [[garlic]], [[leek]]s.

==[[Legumes]]==
[[peas]], [[split peas]], [[white beans]], [[broad beans]], [[lentils]], [[chickpeas]], [[soybeans]] (in Japan)

==Stalks and Vegetable Fruits==
[[asparagus]], [[fennel]], [[mushrooms]], [[squash]], [[zucchini]], [[cucumber]], [[artichoke]], [[quince]].

== Brussels sprouts ==
[[Brussels sprouts]] originated in Europe, but reliable sources date their breeding to the 18th century.
[[category:food]]

Great-Kilt

2007-11-08T15:20:14Z

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ormonlaricre
The Scottish '''great-kilt''' or '''great-plaid''' is a form of [[rectangular cloak]], or belted cloak. It was a very large, rectangle of cloth, laid upon the ground and pleated, then lifted onto the body and belted with the [[pleat]]s in place and the end of the material flipped over the shoulder and tied around the arm.

A few important things to note are that Clan [[tartan]]s are *SO* out of [[period]] - so don't do it. Especially don't do it if you don't actually belong to the clan you're impersonating, as the real people of that clan might become annoyed...

Also, there is some controversy about how in-period the belted [[plaid]] is. If in doubt, wear a simple, belted cloak, which certainly was in period - see the Earasaid (below) for a description of how to wear one of these.

One of the best online sources for kilts in period is:
http://reconstructinghistory.com/scottish/

=== Earasaid ===

The women's ''plaid'' or ''Earasaid'' (pronounced "ehr-uh-suhch" and spelt in a multitude of ways, though "earasaid" is the correct spelling according to Dwelly's Illustrated Gaelic-English Dictionary) was a much simpler belted cloak, just a blanket-sized piece of cloth belted around the waist, then, often, pinned at the throat.

The advantage of the Earasaid is its versatility. It can be worn in a few different ways to keep the wearer at different temperatures:
* belted at the waist, pinned at the neck and the loop (around the neck) lifted over the head to form a hood
* belted, pinned and the top corners hanging forward over the shoulders
* belted, pinned and the top corners tucked backwards, under the material lying on the shoulders (to leave the arms free)
* belted at the waist and the material folded down and under and tucked back into the belt to form a sort of skirt

An advantage of most belted cloaks is that where the fabric goes into the belt, a "pouch" is formed that can be used (and often was in period) to carry small personal items (it's a good place to put a [[purse]]).

Again, the best online source for the Earasaid is the above link, but here's the specific page, which also has pics of how to wear it.:
http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/scottish/arisaid.html

Another link on Scottish women's clothing in gerneal:
http://www.medievalscotland.org/clothing/scotwomen.shtml
[[category:clothing]]